Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Master the flow of materials and drive manufacturing excellence in this pivotal supply chain role!

Our Client has a requirement for a Planner/Buyer
, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Lisburn, Northern Ireland
.

• Responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and purchasing a portfolio of parts from a group of vendors.
• Ensuring consistency of supply while effectively managing inventory levels.
• Working within the Materials Department in accordance with established procedures.

• Perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material via the SAP ERP system.
• Procure and/or schedule an inbound supply chain to align with SAP requirements and plant inventory targets.
• Ensure purchasing documents (POs) are processed accurately and submitted on-time, maintaining correct costs and data entry from submission to invoicing.
• Maintain and manage replenishment, call off, and supplier managed inventory processes.
• Administer non-conforming supplier stock and replacements in conjunction with SQE management.
• Work with Sourcing to deliver deflation and identify opportunities for cost reduction/avoidance.
• Communicate issues impacting the manufacturing process and elevate concerns as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining accurate physical vs. perpetual inventory records, safety stocks, and supplier forecasts.
• Manage component change and the introduction of new parts through the planning process.
• Monitor and report key performance metrics including supplier on-time delivery and order execution.

• Proven Supply Chain Planning experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• SAP system experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react to changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate across various functions and levels.

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Planner/Buyer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

"Nuvia"

"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding."

"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements."

"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals."

"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

"There is nothing negative about the service that we’ve received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners."

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